Monday, October 20, 2014

My plan at the beginning of the year was to be more consistent with my blog posts but it seems that has fallen by the way. I really cannot believe how fast the year has disappeared and how few posts I have actually made! For the last two years I have struggled with a shoulder injury which seriously hindered my creative output but I am happy to report that although not completely pain-free, I am experiencing increased mobility of my painting arm and hope to produce more beautiful works of art.
I love working in charcoal and am particularly drawn to the human face, especially the character-filled faces of those in advanced years. Thanks to David Kassan who has introduced me to pan pastels - a far less time consuming process than the charcoal powder which I have used until now.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Children are such delightful subjects especially when they are engrossed in their own world. As a child I remember blowing the dandilion seed-head and making a wish. This little boy could well be doing the same. I wonder what he is wishing for.

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I am a self-taught artist working in a number of media including watercolour, oil, pastel and charcoal (although not all together). Portraits and figure studies, wildlife or animal studies, still life are all subjects I enjoy. Living in rural NZ I find plenty of inspiration in the beauties of the natural world. See my work at Alpine View Arts.
Please note all images are copyright of Anna Schoolderman.